California Kidnappings
What are the statistics for Kidnappings in California? When someone is Kidnapped is it usually for ransom or human trafficking?
A story of early morning abduction, a ransom and a woman missing for days may not be what it seems. Investigators on Wednesday night said the reported kidnapping of Denise Huskins of Vallejo, Calif., appears to be an "Orchestrated event" And "Not a kidnapping." Ref. CNN
Kidnapped cabbie recalls ordeal with escapees
A 74-year-old taxi driver thought he was going to die when a jail escapee put a gun to his stomach and kidnapped him. But the gunman, a fellow Vietnamese immigrant, ended up calling him uncle and freeing him. Yesterday, he thanked the man for saving his life. Ref. Source 1i.
Deputies rescue girl allegedly kidnapped
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies arrested three people charged with abducting a 20-year-old woman in a kidnapping plot that spanned from Los Angeles to Oakland. The trio were accused of taking her to the Bay Area with the intent of sexually exploiting her. Ref. Source 3c.
Woman sues police who called her kidnapping a hoax
A woman is suing the Vallejo Police Department, alleging it damaged her reputation when officers dismissed her kidnapping as a hoax akin to the Hollywood movie "Gone Girl." The suit by Denise Huskins and her boyfriend seeks unspecified damages. Ref. Source 8e.
Teens kidnapped after prom fight off attacker
Two Victorville teens kidnapped after their high school prom managed to escape after one of them snatched a gun away from their attacker and pistol-whipped him. The suspect was arrested when he went to a hospital seeking treatment for his injuries. Ref. Source 6b.
Man who saved abducted child says he was 'beyond fear'
Original Post Date: 6th Oct, 2010 - 4:59pm
My heart goes out to this child who was assaulted :'(However, if he wasn't for Victor Perez she would probably be dead by now.
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